GLENDIVE RANGER REVIEW Thursday, April 1, 2021 • Vol. 59, No. 26 • Glendive, Montana $1.00 Local entrepreneurs busy renovating buildings By Hunter Herbaugh Ranger-Review Staff Writer
After sitting empty for some time, several com- mercial buildings in Glendive have been – or are in the process of being – purchased and refurbished. Those who have purchased these buildings have expressed excitement at what is to come, believing that bringing life back into these establishments will benefit the community. One building that has been purchased is Hungry Joe Hall, the former senior citizens’ center on the corner of Sargent Ave. and Barry Street, which has been vacant for a couple of years. Another is the former location of F & G Phar- POST-SEASON macy on Merrill Avenue, which has been empty since the pharmacy moved to Reynolds Market BASKETBALL: and re-branded as Reynolds Pharmacy. Both the Buccaneers A third building that has been recently vacated, the former location of the local Boys and Girls and Lady Buccaneers Club on Bell Street, is currently in the process of will host Region XIII being purchased. For the buildings where the purchases have been semi-final games at finalized, the new owners are excited to offer new the Toepke Center on opportunities for the community. For Chelsea Crisafulli, new owner of the Hungry Joe Hall, this Thursday, means upgrading her business, and rebranding it as well. Page 8 For the past two years, Crisafulli has owned and operated Emerald Door and Events, which served Hunter Herbaugh photo as a studio space for her photography business, as well as a rentable venue for events. Emerald Door Angela McPherson stocks her new store location in the Dion on Merrill Avenue. She and husband Kevin McPherson was previously located above The Vint on Merrill recently renovated a vacant street-level store in their building, which allowed them to move the business – The Avenue. Exchange Paperie – from a small second-story space. This is one of several renovations ongoing at Glendive com- Now that her business is in a much larger space, mercial buildings. and rebranded as the Ivy Society, she will be able Crisafulli said it will just be her studio and event share details as the tenant is not ready to release to host larger events, continue her photography rentals to begin with. However, the building does them at this time. business and will eventually have more functional- have a full commercial kitchen and she said she While the McPhersons are happy that the prop- ity later down the line. would like to utilize that to some capacity at some erty will be utilized once again, they are just as “It’s gonna kind of echo what I’ve already done... point later on. Some ideas she has had have includ- excited for the work they will be accomplishing When Matt and Bri Berg bought (The Vint) build- ed a dinner service, complete with beer and wine. on the Dion. For the past few years, they have ing, they offered that upstairs space for me to At the old pharmacy building, meanwhile, plans been working to renovate, repair and revitalize invest in and I turned that into my photography have not been officially announced. The building the historic property, with the latest step being studio, but also we started doing events out of was purchased by Kevin and Angela McPherson, to renovate the street level. Angela has even MANSION VENUE: there ... and we just grew out of it rather quickly who also own the Dion. While they did confirm moved her own business, the Exchange Paperie, so I just found this to be an opportunity at expan- that a tenant will be moving into the building this Charley Montana’s 8,000 sion,” she said. summer and opening a retail business, they did not See BUILDINGS, page 2 square feet will soon host pop-up businesses with space available on all four floors, Mayor to be honored with Groups band together Page 2 artist’s next sculpture for one action-packed town said she was inspired by the ‘Golden Pio- neer’ statue that sits atop the Oregon Capitol summer weekend in downtown Salem. “It has such a noble, welcoming presence,” By Hunter Herbaugh Harr said. “I think Mayor Jimison represents Ranger-Review Staff Writer those characteristcs. It’s my way of saying ‘thank you’ to Jerry. He has been a wonderful A new event branded “Dawson Days” is scheduled to bring advocate and supporter of improving the art together multiple groups for a community wide celebration scene in town, as well as a champion of Glen- in late July. While the name is new, some of the activities dive in general, and I think he deserves a bit are not. of recognition for his years of service.” The event is being organized by the Dawson Days Com- Logistics for the statue are still being fig- mittee, made up with members of various local nonprofit ured out. Harr said she can draw upon previ- organizations, and is aimed at promoting these organizations ous sculptures and modify the design where and tourism to the area in general. necessary. She is undecided about the final “During the 2020 COVID shutdown, a discussion by an pose, but is thinking either the arms will be active group of community members was started. How to outstretched in a welcoming gesture to all help the community recover from quarantine and isolation, those coming to Glendive, or he’ll be waving as well as celebrate the unique qualities of Dawson County, to greet both residents and visitors. It is also triggered the concept of a local summer festival,” committee DANCE RESULTS: undecided where the statue will go, as the cur- vice-chairwoman Teresea Olson said in a statement. rent ideas include either placing it on top of Dawson Days is scheduled for July 23 and 24, with both LaDonna’s School of city hall or in Our Park near city hall. days packed with activities at several locations. It will incor- Dance announces Financing for the installation of the statue porate the annual Crazy Days sales as well as the second will also need to be figured out. Harr is donat- Makoshika Wellness Triathlon and Bridge Day. There will results from its ing the statue itself, but the city will need to also be new activities like cornhole and disc golf tourna- Badlands Crowning pay the cost of installation. If it’s placed on ments, river boat tours, a midnight dance at Eyer Park and top of city hall, that will include moving it into more. Stars event held at place and adding lighting so that it is visible One group hoping to build a new event around Dawson DCHS, at night. If it is placed in the park, the gazebo Days is comprised of automotive enthusiasts who hope to will be removed and a platform built in the host a car show. Page 12 center of the park to place the figure. The Auto Culture of Dawson group was formed last year “Obviously, I think it needs to be in a place by some former members of the Badlands Drifters. The where people will be able to see it. Personally, Drifters held their 30th and last organized car show in Glen- Photo via Unsplash I think it would look good on top of city hall, dive in 2019 with the group retiring thereafter. Salem’s ‘Golden Pioneer’ was the inspiration but I imagine it will be easier and less expen- ACD is hoping to revive the summer showcase and incor- sive for the city to place it in the park. No one HOMESCHOOL for a proposed statue of Glendive Mayor Jerry porate it into the upcoming Dawson Days festival. The ACD uses that old gazeebo anyway,” Harr said. was scheduling a stand-alone event last summer, Merrill Jimison. Local sculptor Pamela Harr is still final- One other option that Harr said she could Motor Mania, but the COVID-19 pandemic put a full stop to EXTRACURRICULARS: izing details for her latest installation. think of would be to install a roundabout those plans. Sen. Hinebauch’s bill to on Merrill Avenue when the Department of “We just got off the ground here recently ... (The Dawson By Hunter Herbaugh Transportation begins their planned renova- Days committee) had asked us if we wanted to integrate our allow homeschool Ranger-Review Staff Writer tion of the street. The statue would be placed show with everything going on that weekend. As of right now students to participate in the middle, however according to MDT a it looks like around the 24th of July we’ll be doing some kind As Glendive Mayor Jerry Jimison enters roundabout is not in the plans for those reno- of show in the Makoshika Wellness parking lot,” said Travis in public school the last year of his fifth term in office he is vations, so that option is the least likely. Hood, a former Drifters member and one of the founding extracurricular activities easily the longest-serving mayor in Glen- Learning how to work with gold will also be members of the ACD. dive’s history. Now if local sculptor Pamela a new experience for Harr and she is excited Aside from the date and location, what this event will look nears final passage, Harr has her way, a new statue will recognize to branch out and try different things. She’ll like is still being planned out but it will provide an appropri- and honor his influence on the community. also be crafting a plaque for the statue and ate event for local motor heads that has been absent from the Page 7 Harr envisions a gold statue of Jimison placed will be including a personal message to both community for the past two years. At least that’s Hood’s goal. in a prominent location downtown. Jimison and the people of Glendive. It will He noted that towards the end of the Drifters, there was Previous mayors have, on average, served read: still a sizable base of people interested in keeping automo- one or two terms. However, Jimison has been “Seriously? You honestly think I’m announc- tive culture alive in Dawson County. He’s hopeful that this serving as mayor of Glendive for more than ing a gold statue on April Fool’s Day?” event will provide what has been missing and that there will 19 years, having first entered office in 2002. (Editor’s note: the contents of this article are be more activities to come as well. Right now, the statue is still in the early fictitious. Pam Harr cooperated but is not rep- stages of development. Harr, who has con- sonsible for the content. Have a happy April See DAWSON DAYS, page 2 tributed numerous bronze sculptures all over Fool’s Day!)
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Hunter Herbaugh photo 100 Ford Ave. Charley Montana will soon open as a venue for niche businesses offering any variety of goods and services. Glendive, MT The large house has been utilized as an Airbnb in recent years, but its owners believe it has been under- We Believe in Glendive (406) 345-3673 utilized. There are a wide variety of unique spaces spread across four floors. Mansion will undergo another change in use Chris Reynolds Mandy Johnson Jess Johnson By Hunter Herbaugh ing with the business process Development Corporation, Ranger-Review Staff Writer and as the gathering plan- have thrown their support ner of all involved after the behind Maxwell’s effort. The Charley Montana, opening of The N.C. Arts and “I’m just really excited at BUILDINGS: from page 1 a.k.a. the Krug Mansion, will Crafts Guild. The free stand- the kind of avenue (Maxwell be starting a new venture in ing building and co-op were is) looking at taking. I really onto the street level from the tive owners are not ready to Hungry Joe Hall, mean- a bid to utilize the building owned and operated by the like the feel of what she’s second floor, meaning all of divulge more details for their while, has been several more. Charley Montana own- artists and crafters. This idea going for, it feels like almost the building’s visible store- plans for the building. things over the years, from ers Sonja and Kevin Max- of showcasing and providing what like Vintage & Rustic fronts are occupied for the a store to a senior center, well are currently accept- unique space for small busi- has done in Miles City and first time in many years. “It’s obviously sad leaving a lot of community ing applications from small nesses is a direct result of they’ve just been so success- More work is also sched- members with some kind of businesses, artisans, craft- my experience with Western ful in that endeavor and I uled to take place in the com- when any of these connection to it. ers and “unique services” to Carolina University.” think the Charley Montana ing months to restore the buidings get left in “It’s obviously sad when be offered in the house with The house was previously has the potential to do some- buildings historical appear- any of these buildings get regular business hours to the transitioned into an Airbnb thing similar,” Deines said. ance. This will include Glendive and just left in Glendive and just public. in 2019 but a flooding inci- There are already a few replacing all the glass on the kind of sit there,” kind of sit there, but I think Noting that the historic dent caused by freezing tem- businesses lined up to move storefronts, which includes what sold me on it was that space has been “under-uti- peratures that year created into the house. These range replacing the black panels Chelsea Crisafulli, it was the People’s Market, lized and under enjoyed,” challenges for the house. The from linens and other things currently on the building Owner of Ivy Society which was a grocery store, Sonja Maxwell said she is rooms are still available for that have become difficult to with glass as well to bring and I just thought that was relying on her experience in overnight rent and will be find in town, to a small soup the building closer to its orig- a little piece of history that community development to until a business or office business. inal, historical appearance. was neat and everybody’s got transform the house into a space rents them. There is ample space avail- Kevin noted that this project their own little story about it. retail hub. The idea for this pop-up able in the roughly 8,000 is being done with the help of Like, if they were good that “In 2001, I was finishing my business model has excited square foot building, with the state historical preserva- day, they got to run down to Social Work Degree at West- local economic develop- unique spaces on each of its tion office and the National the People’s Market and grab ern Carolina University. An ment leaders who see this four floors. Park Service. bubble gum, you know, when internship was required and as a unique idea that they The gates and the front “Finally, we’re getting to While these developments they were a kid, and when the opportunity to work with believe could work well for door will officially open on do something that people can are exciting for these busi- people connect to a building three Ph.D social workers in the community. Both Jason May 1. For anyone interested actually see. A lot of what ness owners, they are also like that, it inspired me to the area became available,” Stuart, executive director in renting a space, Maxwell we’ve done so far, a lot of it happy to get to be making keep it going,” Crisafulli said she said. “The Levi Strauss of the Dawson County Eco- can be reached at charley- is mechanical and infrastruc- contributions to revitalizing about her new location. plant had been recently nomic Development Council, [email protected]. ture-type things that are the overall community. They According to the McPher- closed leaving many skilled and Dara Deines, community Reach Hunter Herbaugh important, probably more all foresee these various sons, the glass replacement workers unemployed. My development specialist with at rrreporter@rangerreview. important, but nobody really renovations raising commu- project is expected to begin internship included assist- the Eastern Plains Economic com. sees them, so we’re excited nity spirit in their own ways. towards the end of April and now that we’re to the point Specifically, these owners the new F & G tenant will be that we can do something see special significance in moving in this summer. that is gonna be something revitalizing these buildings Meanwhile people are people can see and think it’s because of their histories. already booking Ivy Society DAWSON DAYS: from page 1 going to benefit the entire The Dion, for example, was for events, with operations aesthetic of main street,” one of the first major com- beginning officially on May “We had such a good sized (406) 939-4717. Information ed among the participating Kevin said. mercial buildings in the 1. group of people in the hobby can also be found on the nonprofits. Due to the sale pend- community, built by one of Reach Hunter Herbaugh that we didn’t want to see it group’s Facebook page. Reach Hunter Herbaugh ing on the Boys and Girls the town’s most influential at rrreporter@rangerreview. fall off, so we kind of threw All proceeds after expens- at rrreporter@rangerreview. Club building, the prospec- founders. com. together this Facebook es are paid will be distribut- com. page. It was just a group of us that wanted to keep the ball rolling with some- thing automotive in town and right when we were trying to push a big idea with the Merrill thing last year, that fell through with COVID and everything, obviously, so it’s been quiet over the last year,” he said. “I’m hoping to maybe get the excitement back up with things actually able to hap- pen this summer and this crew will finally be able to put on a show, and maybe some other cruise event things and something along those lines.” According to Olson, the Dawson Days committee is still welcoming more nonprofits and businesses to participate in the fes- tivities, though the posters have already been printed so any groups that join now won’t be featured on those. Any businesses, organiza- tions and individuals who are interested in sponsoring the event, or have any ques- tions or input, are invited to contact Olson at (406) 941- 2012 or committee chair- woman Mandy Hoffman at
Pag e 3Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, April 1, 2021•Page 3Glendive Obituaries After brief trial, jury Wayne Vernon Malarchick Robert Paul Matz Wayne Malarchick, age 93, Our brother, Bob, left his convicts yet another of Glendive, passed away home on earth on March 20, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 2021. He passed away peace- peacefully at the Eastern fully at the Schneidmiller Hos- Montana Veteran’s Home. pice House in Coeur d’Alene, F u n e r a l Idaho after Glendive man s e r v i c e s a brief but will be pri- brave battle vate. Inter- with brain By Hunter Herbaugh time that a fanny pack was ment will cancer. He Ranger-Review Staff Writer noticed on the floor of the be with mil- now begins patrol vehicle where Orcutt itary honors his spiri- A Glendive man was con- had been seated. Officers at the Daw- tual life in victed on trespassing and believed, based on his behav- son County Cemetery. Silha heaven with his loved ones. drug possession charges in a ior, that Orcutt was trying to Funeral Home of Glendive He was 66. trial last week. hide the pack. has been entrusted with the Bob was born Jan. 18, 1955 Tracy Kevin Orcutt was Inside the blue container arrangements. to Nick and Catherine (Gei- found guilty on one count was a substance that was Wayne was born Jan. 10, ger) Matz in Glendive, where Criminal Trespass to Prop- sent to the Montana State 1928 in Stevens Point, Wis. to he also attended school. After his senior year, he joined the erty, a misdemeanor, one Crime Lab Steven and Goldie Malarchick. He lived in “Point” when he Navy on July 18, 1973. He was very proud of his service count Criminal Trespass to where tests was a young boy, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Two fond aboard the nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nathanael Vehicle, a misdemeanor, one i d e n t i f i e d memories he once shared was riding his bike and using an Greene, as a reactor operator. He likened his passing to count Criminal Possession the it as antler sling shot with acorns ammunition. Around the age “shipping out on my last deployment.” After discharge in of Dangerous Drugs - Meth- m e t h a m - of 16 his family moved to Medora, N.D. At 17 he fibbed a 1989, he moved to Sagle, Idaho to be closer to family in Idaho, amphetamine, a felony, and phetamine. little on his age and enlisted in the United States Navy in Montana and Washington. He bought a house on Brisboys one count Tampering With I n s i d e 1946. Wayne was a proud member of the military, hanging Road and shared it with his brother Frank. They enjoyed or Fabricating Physical Evi- the fanny pictures on the walls and sharing stories with anyone who traveling, coin collecting and Model (HO) railroading. dence, a felony. The trial pack, offi- was interested. Wayne attained the rank of Seaman First He worked at Oberdorfer, Cygnus, American Dental was conduct on March 25 cers found Class, and served aboard the USS PCE-868 during operation Hygienics, and Encoder and retired in 2015. in Seventh Judicial District a pipe Crossroads, the first series of nuclear weapons testing con- Bob is survived by his brothers, Frank and Ray; sister-in- Court in Dawson County. and razor ducted over Bikini Atoll, in the South Pacific. He loved his law, Doris in Sagle; daughter, Nichole; three grandchildren; Judge Olivia Rieger presid- Tracy Orcutt blades. country and freedom he fought for. He was especially proud three great-grandchildren; aunt, Betty Winhofer in Glendive; ed. In response of being a survivor of an atomic bomb test and the length of and numerous cousins. The charges stemmed to a question from defense time he protected his country. He was an active member of He is preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Catherine; from an incident on or about attorney JB Wheatcroft, the National Association of Atomic Veterans. an infant brother, Gordan; grandparents; and many aunts Feb. 16, 2020 when Dawson Baisch said that he did not Wayne had a keen sense of humor - some would say quirky and uncles. County Sheriff’s Office dep- search the area enough to - his focus on laughing even if others “weren’t quite sure No words can express the depth of our gratitude to the uty Miles Baisch received confirm if there were more what they were laughing at” made others laugh even more. angels at Schneidmiller Hospice House. Any donations to a report of trespass at a individuals in the yard prior Following his discharge from the Navy his sense of humor Hospice of North Idaho in Bob’s name will be greatly appre- wreckage yard belonging to to transporting Orcutt to carried him through life. He once acknowledged the ups and ciated, 2290 W. Prairie Ave. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815 or Gibbs Towing. On his way to the DCCF. He noted that the downs, good and bad times but overall, he stated, “I tried www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org. the location, Baisch contact- scene was getting too dark not to take things too seriously.” He shared once that “he No services are planned at this time. Yates Funeral Home ed the owner and confirmed and decided to return in the couldn’t find a money tree” as he called it so he learned the has been entrusted with final arrangements. Please visit that no one was given per- morning to more thoroughly trade of drywall finishing from his uncle in Dickinson, N.D. Bob’s online tribute at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com. mission to be at the location search the area. This is where he met and married Barbara (Kuntz). They and he would like to press One of the items that moved to Glendive where they had eight children: Victor, charges. Baisch noted he observed Earl, Betty, Dana, Leo, Darlene, Todd and Mary. When he arrived, Baisch during his search of the Wayne worked at Lincoln Elementary School as a custodian made contact with the com- area was a radio in a vehi- for 35 years, retiring at the age of 62. This career brought plainant, an employee of cle that was secured with a him many joyful moments. He was proud of his school. He ounty appenings Gibbs Towing, who had his single screw instead of four. had many side jobs throughout the years where he utilized C H vehicle parked in a way that Wheatcroft noted that an his drywall finishing skills, this included painting numerous blocked the only exit from unsecured radio still being On April 1, 2021 at 7 p.m., a to be put on the agenda. Nor- houses, businesses and a few churches. Painting the old GTA the yard. While speaking to present was a good indicator River Road Irrigation Pipeline mally, at least one member of Elevator was a point of pride for Wayne. Wayne enjoyed Baisch, the employee stated that no theft had occurred, Board meeting will be held at the board will be present in retirement and all the socializing that came with it. He went he had seen what appeared despite there not being any the Dawson County Courthouse the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the Senior Citizen Center often and was known for being to be fresh tracks in the theft charges in this case. Conference Room. Foe more Monday through Thursday, a “social butterfly.” When asked once what his favorite kind snow leading into the yard He also questioned Baisch information, call Bill LaBree at excluding holidays. of pie was, he said he loved lemon meringue but would eat and a man inside. He blocked as to what dispatch had said (406) 377-4161. The commissioners agenda blueberry, strawberry, cranberry and horseradish! Always the exit to prevent the man, about there being reports of - - - - - is posted on the website at making a joke. who was sitting in his own theft during the initial call On April 6, 2021 at 10 a.m., www.dawsoncountymontana. Wayne enjoyed being outside. He has always gardened, vehicle in the yard at that to Baisch. Baisch noted that the Dawson County Commis- com and posted on the door gone hunting and fishing throughout life. Early on this was point, from leaving until law dispatch did not say any- sioners will meet at the Dawson of the commissioner’s office at out of necessity and later for enjoyment with his children enforcement arrived. thing about possible theft, County Courthouse Community the courthouse by Friday noon and grandchildren. He had a green thumb and could make Walking over to the other only that a trespass had been Room. For more information, before the Tuesday sessions. anything grow, especially morning glories, holly hocks and vehicle, Baisch made con- reported. Dispatch also did call Dennis Zander, Chairman - - - - - moon flowers. Wayne enjoyed music and played his guitar tact with the man, whom not specify a number of indi- of the Board, at (406) 377-3562. Denise Alberts is the contact throughout life. he recognized from previ- viduals. - - - - - for the public to access when Later in life he married Maggie (Groll). He met her while ous encounters as the Defen- The jury was also briefly On April 8, 2021 at 5:15 p.m., Mr. Sanderson, Contract Plan- painting and they enjoyed each other’s company. This union dant. Asking what he was excused when Wheatcroft a Zoning and Planning Com- ner for Dawson County, is not brought many wonderful memories. Wayne was very devot- doing, Orcutt explained he raised an objection to a mission meeting will be held at in the office. Denise can be ed to Maggie and always made sure she was taken care of. was “just looking” at the video that Dawson Coun- the Dawson County Courthouse reached at (406) 345-4154 or wrecked vehicles and admit- ty attorney Brett Irigoin Wayne is survived by one sister, Janet Fuger; six children, Conference room. For more albertsd@dawsoncountymon- ted he did not have permis- wished to present as evi- Victor (Teri) Malarchick of Miles City, Dr. Earl (Gloria) information, call Shirley Krei- tana.com, for the public to sion to be on the proper- dence. The video consisted Malarchick of Vista, Calif., Betty Malarchick of Ronan, man at (406) 377-3058. access. ty. When asked if he had of Baisch’s body and dash Mont., Dana (John) Cullinan of Glendive, Leo Malarchick of ------Glendive, Darlene (Wes) Sutton of Park City, Mont., and Todd touched any of the vehicles, camera footage that corrob- On April 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., The Dawson County Airport Orcutt replied “oh yeah,” orated his account of the (Andee) of Sidney; seven grandchildren, Isabel (Mike) Wiley, a planning board meeting will and Urban Transportation are saying that he had examined incident as he had described Josue Graciano, Johnny (Stephanie) Cullinan, Jessie (JD) be held at the Dawson County requiring masks due to the around, inside and under it. Wheatcroft’s objection McDanold, Cody (Molley) Sutton, Levi (Nicole) Sutton, Jordan Courthouse Conference room. (Courtney) Malarchick, and Austin (Emily) Malarchick; and Federal mandate on transporta- several. came based on the fact that seven great-grandchildren with two more on the way! - - - - - tion, other county buildings and Informing Orcutt that he the prosecution planned on He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Gold- The regularly scheduled departments may have certain was being detained for tres- only playing certain parts of ie Malarchick; his first wife and mother of his children, Bar- public meetings of the Daw- masking requirements when passing, Baisch conducted the video. Irigoin explained bara, and their daughter Mary, who passed away together in son County Commissioners are entering but will be clearly a pat down search. During that certain parts were left 1972; his second wife, Maggie; brothers, Ervin and Roman; held at 10 a.m. on the first Tues- marked if so required. the search, he found a blue out because they would be and sister, Ramona. day of the month and at 5:30 container with a screw on prejudicial to Orcutt. This Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the p.m. on the third Tuesday of lid and asked Orcutt what included scenes of officers family at: www.silhafunernalhomes.com. the month. was inside, to which Orcutt contacting Orcutt’s proba- In lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, any financial contribu- Anyone wishing to meet with refused to answer. Baisch tion and parole officer. Iri- tions may be made to a Veterans organization or a charity of the commissioners can either also found wires in his pock- goin reiterated his belief your choice. call or make an appointment et that he said were for a that these scenes would Blotter taillight he was switching be prejudicial but said he The Glendive Police and the out in a separate vehicle would be happy to play the Dawson County Sheriff Depart- that was not in the wreckage entire video if the Defense ments received a total of 195 yard. wished it. Ultimately, Rieg- calls from March 11-18, 2021. While being transported er said the prosecution is One accident was reported. to the Dawson County Cor- free to present their case as Community Calendar Here is a selection of other rectional Facility, Orcutt they wish and if Wheatcroft calls reported to law enforce- was moving around in the really wanted the missing THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 door) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, ment this week: backseat of Baisch’s vehicle. pieces of the video to be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, 12 p.m. – AA, “12 to Life 112 W. Benham St. (follow Thursday, March 18 During his testimony at the played, he could play them 112 W. Benham St. (follow Group”, open meeting out- COVID-19 protocol posted on 8:23 a.m., 800 block of B. Ave. trial, Baisch said he had con- as part of his case, overrul- COVID-19 protocol posted on doors or online; have suspend- door) E., unwanted person cerns that Orcutt was try- ing the objection. door) ed meetings at Glendive Evan- 12-2:30 p.m. – Happy Tails Wednesday, March 17 ing to hide something in the Overall, the jury found 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Happy Tails gelical Church until weather Inc. Pet Food Pantry, 313 W. 6:26 p.m., 800 block of E. backseat but did not voice the evidence to be clear and Inc. Pet Food Pantry, 313 W. makes it impossible to meet Valentine St. #114. For more Finch Ln., ungovernable youth those concerns to Orcutt, convincing and voted to find Valentine St. #114. For more outdoors or -19 restrictions information, call Kris Row- reported instead narrating them into Orcutt guilty of the charges. information, call Kris Row- are lifted. land at (406) 359-9472. 12:58 p.m., Hwy 16, wanted his body camera. A sentencing hearing has land at (406) 359-9472. SATURDAY APRIL 3, 2021 1-5 p.m. – Family Planning, person arrested Once at the DCCF, cor- been scheduled for April 24 5 p.m. – Rotary Club meet- 7 p.m. – A.A., Serenity Dawson County Health Dept. 11:21 a.m., 400 block of S. rectional officers received at 2 p.m. ing, Yellowstone River Inn House, 941-2384 6-8 p.m. – Glendive Alli- Taylor Ave., theft reported Orcutt and conducted a rou- Reach Hunter Herbaugh 7 p.m. – River Road SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2021 ance Church, “Hope Promises 9:38 a.m., 200 block of Juniper tine inventory of his belong- at rrreporter@rangerreview. com. Irrigation Pipeline Board 9-9:45 a.m. – Our Savior Lu- Ministry” lead by Tom Allard. Ave. HC, fraud reported ings. It was during this meeting, Dawson County theran Church Sunday School, Hope and healing journey to parents of Sunday School stu- encourage each other to live Conference Room (use dents/all adults are invited a life free from drug and al- Kendrick Ave. entrance) to attend Bible study during cohol addictions. For more in- 7 p.m. – Glendive Elks meet- Sunday School, led by Stephen formation, call Ed Williamson ing, 2001 Yellowstone Dr. Schreibeis. For more informa- at (406) 377-4644. 8 p.m. – A.A., Serenity tion, call Sunday School Su- 6:30 p.m. – VFW post meet- House, 941-2384 perintendent Marilyn Dufner ing, VFW Club FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 at (406) 939-0349 or (406) 365- 7:15 p.m. – The Gallery 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Food Bank, 2168. Member meeting, 109 N. Mer- 112 W. Benham St. (follow MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 rill Ave. COVID-19 protocol posted on
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BY GAYLE CARLSON ARPA dollars should support families and communities Montanans need healthy, learn and thrive. fresh food to work hard, Legislators should also care for their loved ones, allocate funding to provide and enjoy their communities. forSNAPcaseworkersin Kids, seniors, working par- rural areas, helping to undo ents, individuals with disabili- some of the devastating ties, and those living in rural impactsofthe2017budget and tribal communities - all cuts that forced the closure deserve healthy food. Even of19OfficesofPublicAssis- before the pandemic, many tance. Montanans did not have But for families to come adequate food access, with out of this pandemic and morethan110,000Montan- move forward, we need to ans, including nearly one in think bigger. six children, living in homes Montana has ample emer- that struggle with hunger. gency assistance coming in COVID package will reopen our economy We know this past year made from the federal govern- accessing that basic life ment. There are various necessity even more difficult buckets of funding for hous- One year into this pan- room full-time as soon as for many. Visits to Montana ing,K-12,childcare,food demic, Montanans are finally possible. food pantries increased by security, and so much more. starting to see the light at And we finally made 36%in2020,comparedto The legislature must seize the end of the tunnel. Guest good on former President 2019. this opportunity to address Our vaccines are safe and Trump’s goal of providing Fortunately, the American some of the long-standing effective, COVID cases are larger direct checks for Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has problems that contribute to falling thanks to the tire- Column hardworking Montanans. less efforts of our frontline We also included new relief provided Montana with criti- hunger and food insecurity BY SEN. JON TESTER cal funding for COVID-relief. in our state – like access to health care workers, and for families with children, There are several ways affordable child care and Spring is on the horizon. so the Butte couple who has these funds will help ease housing – that were here But even with this good two kids under 6 and makes food insecurity for families before2020,butCOVID news, we still have work to $75,000ayearwillreceive around the state. made so much worse. do before we get through the anadditional$8,800aswell Much of the food assis- Our legislators have the worst public health and eco- as new childcare benefits. results on the ground, includ- Glasgow can safely and con- tance money will automati- power to dramatically nomic crisis in generations. I’ve heard some politicians ing steady increases in vac- veniently visit her parents in cally go towards a temporary improve the lives of people Over the past year I’ve in Washington say it would cinations in Montana each Seattle for the first time in 15%boosttoSNAPbenefits. in our state, which will help had hundreds of conversa- have been better for Con- week and the state’s recent more than a year. This increase means about create the economic condi- tions with families, workers, gress to sit on its hands and announcement that all Mon- $28moreperpersoneach tions to move Montana to doctors, educators, veterans, do nothing. tanans 16-years-old and up month, helping families the future we all want. We farmers, Tribes, and small But too many Montanans are eligible for the vaccine afford rising food prices want a state where everyone businesses from every cor- have told me that they need come April 1st. and stretch their budgets has a place to call home, ner of our state about the Too many workers, more from their elected Because of this legisla- to afford housing and other healthy food on the table, devastating effects this pan- leaders than for us to bury tion,theeconomyin2021is towns, schools, and necessities.SNAPisour kids in quality child care and demic continues to have on our heads in the sand in the expectedtogrow6.5per- most important and impact- schools. We want everyone Montana and our economy. small businesses are face of this crisis. cent—upfrom4.2percentin ful anti-hunger program, to have a job that pays them And those conversations I voted for this package December—and our national providing9mealsforevery a respectable wage so they have made clear what Mon- operating deep in the because it’s going to get this unemployment is now pro- 1 meal provided through the can care for their family and tanans need to finally get virus under control, get folks jectedtofallto4.5percent red, and I’ve heard from nationwide network of food save for the future. this virus under control so back to work, fully reopen by the end of the year. banks. Funds will also help The state should not we can fully reopen schools, Montanans that we’ve schools, and create jobs. All of this is essential to our state establish online abandon the thousands of get our economy booming And now that it’s been getting folks back to work got to provide targeted SNAPpurchasing,modern- people that the pandemic again, and get back to our signed into law, we’ve got to and reopening our economy izingSNAPandimproving has pushed into crisis, to normal lives: vaccinations. relief to help them get make sure this relief makes as quickly as possible. food access. But there is so instead give tax breaks We need to be getting it into the hands of Montan- But reopening is only one much more the legislature to the wealthy. Food is an shots in the arms of Montan- out of the hole. ans as quickly as possible piece of the puzzle. can do. important step forward, ans as quickly and safely as and that we exercise strict Too many workers, towns, The state should use every but we now have the funds possible. And that’s exactly oversight over these pro- schools, and small busi- federal dollar to best sup- to do more. We can fund what the targeted COVID grams so that we can root nesses are operating deep in port stability for Montanans. the programs we were told relief package that the Presi- out waste, fraud, or abuse. the red, and I’ve heard from Isecuredmorethan$1.3 Legislators should support for years that there was no dent signed into law this We are going to get Montanans that we’ve got billion for Montana’s state DoubleSNAPDollars-a money for. This is how Mon- month does. through this crisis and to provide targeted relief to and local governments, programthathelpsSNAP tanareboundsfrom2020. Ihelpedsecure$20billion reopen our state. help them get out of the hole. which has allowed our may- customers afford fresh, local Call your legislator today in critical vaccine funding And I’m going to keep That’s why I fought to ors to keep cops, firefighters foods while directly benefit- and tell them to use the that will boost our vaccine defending Montana and hold- include priorities Montanans and other first responders ting Montana’s growers and federal funds as they were supply so we make sure ing the federal government told me to champion, like onthebeat,and$382million producers. And more support intended – to help families. every Montanan who wants accountable on behalf of my legislation to restore forMontana’sK-12schools, isneededforK-12students a shot can get one—free of rural America. daily long-distance Amtrak which will help make sure to access affordable meals at Gayle Carlson is the CEO charge. Jon Tester is democrat rep- passenger service to the students in towns like Lame school, ensuring that all kids for the Montana Food Bank These investments are resenting Montana in the US Hi-Line, so the farmer in Deer get back in the class- have the nutrition needed to Network. already leading to positive Senate. Thankful for Senator’s support of the American Rescue Plan Thank you, Senator Jon the only member of Mon- United States increased more to rebuild a thriving Tester, for standing up for tana’s congressional delega- their wealth by $1.1 tril- economy on the other side Montanans by voting for tion to support the bill. lion.That’snearlya40% of this pandemic. We need the American Rescue Plan. Montanans are struggling. Guest increase in less than a year, Congress and President We are so grateful for your Over100,000Montanans while most people have Biden to invest in our peo- steadfast leadership in Con- were sickened by COVID. been struggling to afford ple, our communities, and gress. Morethan1,392Montan- Column healthcare, prescriptions, our infrastructure so that The American Rescue ans died from the virus. Y ERRY INOW AND UINT YMAN childcare, rent, and food. we can rebuild. Plan provides each Ameri- Then there are the terrible B T M Q N It’s time for the wealthy Our sincere gratitude to cana$1,400cashpayment effects of the economic cri- to pay their fair share and you, Senator Tester, for to help us get our feet back sis the pandemic caused. invest in the well-being of voting for the American under us and begin to recov- Montana’s economy was the rest of us. Rescue Plan. It was the er from the pandemic. It devastated. Compared to a The American Rescue rightthingtodo.Nowwe also makes health insurance year ago, Montana’s employ- ties or rent. tative Matt Rosedale voted Plan is not perfect. Many can begin stabilizing our more affordable, provides ment rates among work- Congress passed President against the relief bill. They of its parts are temporary, economy and start down assistance to families with ers in the service industry Biden’s American Rescue voted against ordinary Mon- including the pieces that the road to recovery. Thank children, extends unem- decreasedby26.7%and Plan in the nick of time. The tanans and the middle class. make health insurance more you, Senator Tester, for put- ployment benefits, and pro- many lost health insur- plan is massive, but it needs Why? affordable. The Ameri- ting Montanans first. vides states and cities with ance along with their jobs. to be to bring our country Despite the pandemic, can Rescue Plan will get resources for vaccinations, Morethan140,000Montana and state back from the the wealthy are doing us through the next few Terry Minow, vice chair, safely reopening schools, struggled to find food for brink of disaster. We are obscenely well. Over the months, but Montana -- and Big Sky 55+ and Quint and economic recovery. their families. Many had to disappointed that Senator first ten months of COVID, the country -- needs the Nyman, retired Corporal Sadly, Senator Tester was choose between paying utili- Steve Daines and Represen- the660billionairesinthe federal government to do from the Marines.
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In her closing remarks, to-school programs would help This week in Fish and Game com- money in it, with money for the Service Kelker said she’d considered boost Montana students’ nutri- mittee I presented SR88 which was Wibaux County bridge project. Now University of Montana School of that aspect and thought it was tion and get them “out of the a Senate resolution to appoint four it goes to the senate for confirmation. Journalism important, but said it deserves a classroom and out of their com- commissioners to the Montana Fish Also HB 543, which is the bill I bill of its own. fort zones” learning about how and Game. I am excited about the introduced, that requires the kids to “This bill has had a long jour- their food is produced. diversity that we have with these four be taught the Constitution and to say Bill Would Establish State ney, but it’s time to get it done,” “To me, this is about power- commissioners. the pledge of allegiance followed with Reimbursement Fund for Kelker said. ful, experiential education and a These four nomi- a moment of silence, passed the third rural-urban exchange that’s hard nees represent indus- reading in the senate today. It will be Wrongfully “Farm-to-School” Grant to do without getting kids out try, landowners, going to the governor to be signed. Convicted Program Bill Draws and meeting the people who pro- agriculture, outfit- Next week we’ll be voting on House Montana has exonerated 15 duce their food,” Mannix said. ting, recreationists, Bill 632 to allocate the latest round people imprisoned for crimes Acclaim from Farmers, Many committee members hunters, and fisher- of federal COVID relief funds. While they did not commit since 1989, Ranchers and Schools expressed their excitement for men. Some of the I think it was fiscally irresponsible according to the National Reg- A bill to help fund “farm-to- the bill, though Rep. Brandon fake hunting groups, for Congress to take out more debt to istry of Exonerations. Now, a school” local food programs gar- Ler, R-Savage, said he was wor- supported by out of fund this, if Montana doesn’t accept Senate committee is consider- nered widespread support and ried the bill’s $100,000 appro- state and out of coun- our portion it will just go to another ing a bill that would establish no opposition during an initial priation wouldn’t be effective try billionaires, came state that is willing to take it. Republi- a program to compensate those hearing in the Montana House in establishing farm-to-school in opposition to SR88. Sen. Steve cans are committed to using the funds individuals. Education Committee after pro- programs. Bishop said the grant We also heard SB382 Hinebauch for critical infrastructure such as House Bill 92, sponsored by ponents said the programs would program was just a trial to prove and SB384, which water, sewage, and broadband. Rep. Kathy Kelker, D-Billings, benefit both farmers and stu- a larger program could work, addressed Aquatic Invasive Species Bob Phalen (R-Lindsay) is the Rep- would grant exonerated Montan- dents. and that schools only needed (AIS) fees. Just like always, “This is resentative for House District [36]. ans $60,000 per year of their House Bill 642, sponsored by help covering the additional cost a good program but who should pay He can be reached at bob.phalen@ wrongful imprisonment and Rep. Laurie Bishop, D-Livings- of budgeting for local food. for it?”. Some hydroelectric dams pay mtleg.gov or 406-939-1187. $25,000 per year of their parole. ton, would establish a statewide “Obviously this could be a big 45% of the $6 Million a year for the - - - - - The House passed the bill on an pilot program providing farm- thing for our farmers and ranch- program to prevent AIS. They think I have mentioned 88-11 vote in late February. to-school implementation grants ers, but at the end of the day, it’s that is a little lopsided. HB 632 before but During a hearing in the Senate for schools interested in pur- for the kids,” Bishop said. In Public Health committee there it’s progress has been Judiciary Committee on Tues- chasing locally-produced food, were several bills dealing with Child unknown until this day, March 23, Kelker said the expanding agriculture education Montana Legislature Protective Services (CPS). The gen- week. I will recount bill is the result of lengthy con- and tending school gardens. If Considers Housing Adults eral consensus in the Legislature is the work on the Beast versations in a House commit- the bill passes, it would appro- that CPS needs to be more customer as we know it. I have tee on law and justice that met priate $100,000 from the state’s in Youth friendly to families and children. This had the opportunity between legislative sessions. She general fund to help interested Correctional Facility is a tough issue, but the needs of fami- to be in the many and the bill’s proponents said the schools offset the increased cost A bill that would allow adults lies and children need to be consid- meetings held during new fund would help the state associated with buying from to be housed with youth at a cor- ered ahead of rules and regulations. the last two weeks, avoid costly lawsuits by offer- local producers. rectional facility in eastern Mon- We heard HB501 in Judiciary com- including every Sat- ing compensation to exonerated “It is a love for the farm-to- tana drew criticism Friday from mittee. This bill, in laymen’s terms, urday and Sunday. Rep. Ken Montanans outright. HB 92 con- school program in my own com- opponents who said it could open says you can go into a public place First, let me bring Holmlund tains a clause that would require munity that leads me to bring up that option at other facilities. which receives taxpayer funding with- one misconception to an individual to pay the state you House Bill 642,” Bishop The Pine Hills Youth Correc- out proof of vaccination or a mask. the surface. We do not have 2.74 bil- back the money they receive told the committee during the tional Facility in Miles City cur- HB501 is an example of several bills lion dollars to apply as we see fit. from the fund if they choose to bill’s first hearing on Wednes- rently holds 23 youth inmates, we have heard in Judiciary this ses- This is very typical of federal funds file a lawsuit for wrongful con- day, March 24. “Park County with room for 126. Senate Bill sion. People who testified talked in that there are strings attached to viction instead. Farm to School” -- operating in 344, sponsored by Sen. Kenneth about the inconsistency and illogical most of the money. We are told where The bill drew no opposition in the district Bishop represents -- Bogner, R-Miles City, would rules because of the China Virus. it will be applied by definition of the its Senate hearing while support was founded in 2008, according allow adult inmates to fill the On the Senate floor we passed category. This is especially true in the piled on from freedom-focused to their website. The program spots. The bill cleared the Senate HB543, HB43 and HB336. These bills funds for Health and Human Services groups and one man who was helps schools purchase local pro- on a 27-22 vote in early March are all from eastern Montana Repre- and Education. falsely convicted of a crime and duce, manage school gardens, during a marathon floor session sentatives that we can be proud of. I’m not saying we don’t have a siz- spent time in and out of prison for and educate students on the ele- before the Legislature adjourned Representative Bob Phalen, HD36, able dollar total we can apply to water 14 years as a result. Cody Mar- ments of healthy living. for a mid-session break. and his bill, HB543 requires that the and sewer projects and broadband ble’s name was finally cleared in Bishop said the Park County Bogner and several proponents Pledge of Allegiance be recited every infrastructure. We do, but it is less 2018 after he was imprisoned on program has met great success, said at a House committee hear- school day, in every public school and than a third of the total funds sent false charges of rape as a teen- and told the committee that ing for the bill on Friday that the that instruction on the US Constitu- to the state by the federal ARPA bill. ager. He told the committee that many school districts around the current way the Department of tion be taught in grades 3 through 12. Additionally, many of the dollars have previous attempts by the state to state were interested in starting Corrections houses inmates is HB43, sponsored by Representative date restrictions we have to follow- help exonerated Montanans get farm-to-school programs of their “not efficient,” pointing to the Rhonda Knudsen, HD34, expands the most of the funds must be spent or back on their feet fell short, and own, but needed a financial boost empty space in Pine Hills as practice of telehealth so Montanans in contracted by 2024. that this bill would be a critical from the state to get there. an opportunity to make better rural areas, or have mobility issues, The bill will be put together on step forward. The Office of Public Instruc- use of state resources by filling have more options. HB336, spon- Monday with the intention of getting “It’s time for Montana to deliv- tion would administer the grant empty spots with adult inmates. sored by Representative Brandon Ler, it sent to the Senate before Easter er economic justice to those it’s program, which would award The Department of Correc- HD35, makes it possible for producers break. To do that we have to have it wrongfully imprisoned,” Marble funds based on proposed farm- tions and the current superinten- to trade processed meat with willing read on the floor Monday afternoon said. to-school programs that are dent of Pine Hills both testified states. and have third reading by Wednesday Patrick Webb spoke in favor of “well-designed,” and include in support of the bill, echoing If you are in Helena be sure to stop if no amendments are added. the measure on behalf of Liber- dietary, educational and inclu- Bogner’s idea for greater effi- and see us. If you want to look up the As it stands today, Sunday, the bill tarian political group Americans sive components. The bill stipu- ciency. text of a bill you can find it at https. is divided into three main sections, for Prosperity. He said the state lates that preference be shown “We want to most efficiently leg.mt.gov. sometimes called silos. They are com- needs to provide proper compen- to programs that enroll at least use our resources, and it doesn’t For Freedom, munications- primarily broadband sation for the newly exonerated, 50% of students who receive make a lot of sense to run a Senator Steve Hinebauch and cell towers, infrastructure- pri- as they’re currently being “sent free and reduced-price meals. facility of that capacity with 23 406-989-1372 marily water and sewer projects and on their way with nothing” fol- “This is a great gateway to so [youth offenders],” said Depart- [email protected] health-primarily HHS projects. lowing their release from prison. many of the things we want our ment of Corrections Deputy - - - - - With the first two sections a match “It is the absolute duty of the kids to learn about,” Bishop said. Director Cynthia Wolken. This week, the House passed our will be required. Depending on the state to right this wrong and More than a dozen people testi- Wolken said adults would be main budget bill (House Bill 2) to fund project and size of the dollars received make these individuals whole,” fied in favor of the bill, includ- properly separated “by sight and state government for the next two by the city and/ or county from the Webb said. “While we can never ing agriculture organizations, sound” from the youth at the years. It will now go to the Senate for feds 25% of those funds or a one to hope to make right the loss of parents, farm-to-school program facility, which houses all males. further consideration. As it stands, one match is the plan. If the local the individual’s liberty, mone- managers, students and private Opponents, including Beth it is one of the most government isn’t willing to match tary compensation is something citizens who said farm-to-school Brenneman of Disability Rights responsible state the funds they will not participate in we can provide to give these programs benefit all parties Montana, said the bill grants budgets that we have the bigger dollars either. Skin In the individuals hope and a path for- involved. the department too much power seen in recent histo- game as well as being close to shovel ward.” Rep. Jane Gillette, R-Bozeman, without oversight. Brenneman ry and comes in well ready are important as is the effort to Kelker told the committee spoke in support of the bill, say- added that the bill went further below the maximum have the smaller localities have equal she was preparing a pair of ing that she’s seen firsthand than a previous measure from threshold that con- footing with the big boys. amendments to correct changes the benefits of farm-to-school 2017, allowing adults of any age servative think-tanks Some funds will be distributed made to the bill in the House programs, but knows that only to be housed in youth facilities. have set for a con- based on the gas tax formula but Appropriations Committee that the top 1% of schools seem to The 2017 bill, which the Legisla- servative Montana much of the funding will be done by she thought did not align with “figure it out.” Gillette said the ture killed, would have allowed budget. It adequately application. The form will be easier to the goal of the bill. One change bill would help schools that are offenders age 19 and 20 to be funds state govern- produce than the current TSEP appli- raised the bar for evidence of less financially flexible to “make housed at Pine Hills. ment and gives Gov- Rep. Bob Phalen cation but emergency needs will be a innocence a claimant would that leap” into their own farm-to- “This really is about decision ernor Gianforte the major part of the decision about who have to provide to a court to school programs. making that should be part of tools that he needs to gets the extra funding. qualify for compensation from “These visionary programs an interim study as opposed to continue finding efficiencies in state One more important factor in the a “preponderance” to “clear and really enhance the children’s a 61-page bill that they want agencies. use of the funds is that we are apply- convincing.” Kelker said the lives as they understand where you to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ about,” A priority bill passed this week to ing ARPA funds to all the long range change constructed an unneces- their food comes from, and the Brenneman said. strengthen election security. Senate approved requests, thus freeing up sarily high barrier to accessing agricultural business side of it as If the House Judiciary Com- Bill 169 is a voter ID bill that ensures more money for the next legislature the fund. well,” Gillette said. mittee approves the bill, it will ballots are being legally cast by the to apply to infrastructure. We are not “In the petition the claimant Students from Livingston’s head to the full House for addi- person whose name is on the ballot. planning on returning any funds to would make, they don’t have East Side Elementary School tional debate. This is one of several election bills the feds because the money will not to prove their innocence again, testified in support of the bill, Austin Amestoy is a reporter that will make Montana a leader in go back to the treasury but instead because that’s already been saying they’d had ranchers come with the UM Legislative News election integrity. would go to another state. Since that’s proved in another setting,” Kelk- into their classrooms and teach Service, a partnership of the The Tiawan Director General and the case, why not use all the funds to er said. them about the beef they ate in University of Montana School of his Vice Council were here this week. help fill needs in Montana? Senate Judiciary Committee their lunches. One said he loved Journalism, the Montana Broad- His office is in Seattle. Tiawan is one Is the bill perfect? NO. Can we keep Chair Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, having class out in the school casters Association, the Montana of Montana’s top five trade partners working on it in the Senate? YES. No asked a witness if there had garden. Newspaper Association and the and could be number one if we would projects outside of the required ones been any consideration of add- Cole Mannix spoke on behalf of Greater Montana Foundation. open up an office in Tiawan, which I or the long range bills will be listed in ing a section to the bill to ensure the Grow Montana Food Policy He can be reached at austin. believe is going to happen with our the bill so don’t be alarmed if your pet accountability for the people Coalition in support of the bill [email protected]. new governor. project doesn’t appear. Switch to DISH Better Faster TV Internet from from $ 99 $ 99 52 /mo. 49 /mo. Offer ends 7/14/21. Internet not provided by DISH. Requires additional purchase of OTA antenna. Restrictions apply. Eagle Call us today! Satellite 800-386-7222
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I admire people who write torate. But there is a literary fate worse than death. I didn’t submit my poem to novels. When I try writ- craze I’m interested in trying And mini stories aren’t the contest. ing fiction myself, I get so because it’s shorter than 600 exactly new. There’s that old I came up with this for a attached to my main charac- words—one-line poems, six- poignant example of a six- flash fiction six-word story ter that I can’t bear to have This, that and word memoirs, five-word sto- word story: For sale: baby contest: Our heroine made anything bad happen to her. ries. I’m not making that up. shoes, never worn. It’s often only wise decisions. And if nothing bad happens Don’t get too excited though. attributed to Ernest Heming- I didn’t submit that either. to your main character, you then some My columns will never be way, but many believe it was But I do think that even if don’t have much of a story. that short. In column writing, actually written by that other the judges didn’t like my six- “Our smart, strong and I’d call six words a headline. equally prolific writer, Anon- word story or my 20-word beautiful heroine woke up BY DOROTHY ROSBY You might call it mercifully ymous. Whatever the case poem, they’d probably still refreshed and had another short. it was created long before finish reading it. really great day. As usual, Maybe it all started with Twitter. The hardest one for me was she made only wise decisions, Twitter. On Twitter you’re This has all been a long way the six-word memoir. I want- and no one bothered her all writing about the cold, hard I’m really good at is hitting limited to 280 characters to to say I want to try writing ed to write, “I made only wise day.” facts of day-to-day life 600 words. After so much say all you want to say. And short. It just seems easier decisions” but that would be My protagonist would be because I only have to do it practice, everything I write when you see what some peo- than writing a novel. Unfor- a lie and you shouldn’t lie in gloriously happy and very for around 600 words. That’s is that long—my grocery list, ple tweet about, you’re glad tunately, like so many other a memoir. The best I could nearly perfect, but no one another reason it would be my will, my thesis. Actually, that’s all they get. things, it’s easy to do, but do was this little ditty: I’ll be would want to read about her. hard for me to write a novel. I’ve never written a thesis. Of course, before Twit- hard to do well. When I came sticking to 600 words. You probably don’t want to Novels tend to be somewhat But if I ever do, I’m sure it ter there was the extremely across a contest offering Dorothy Rosby is the author hear that the main charac- longer than that. will be 600 words long, which short, but very important a cash prize for a 20-word of several humor books, ter in my column—me—only I’ve been writing a column means I probably won’t pass bit of writing, the epitaph. poem, I was inspired to write including I Used to Think I makes wise decisions and is for an embarrassingly long my doctoral program. There’s even a day set aside this: As is typical, my heroine Was Not That Bad and Then nearly perfect either, which time—embarrassing because You can see why there for it. Plan Your Epitaph Day had a wonderful day. Come I Got to Know Me Better. She is lucky because that would after this long I should be probably isn’t a best-selling will be observed on April 6, on now! What else would you can be reached at drosby@ be a lie. I’m able to endure better at it. But one thing novel in my future—or a doc- because a boring epitaph is a expect me to say? rushmore.com.
Hodges News Gallery Notes That afternoon, I received times, I used to visit with Capitve. Their was many The Gallery is again host a phone call from Roy and Fred and Janet in Beach on people on the Island, even to this year's 42nd Juried Lida Mallory from Bis- their farm. Roy and Lida early in the mornings. They Art Exhibition, “Unbridled marck who would meet me will be back and I hope we spend a lot of time over on Happiness”, featuring sev- in Glendive. So to speak, I will have better luck next State Land to see all the enteen works of art. A got my wires crossed where time. seashells. They would take juried art show is one that to met them. They had old - - - - - their golf cart part of the artists apply to have their pictures of the Buldhautp’s Tana was out to my place way and walk the rest of the art judged to be accepted families to show me. Lida on Sunday to get her dog and way-it was a long walk. The with entries from Montana, parents were Fred and two cats. Tana, Jo Jo and beaches were full of peo- California, New York, Wash- Janet Buldhaupt, who were Wes Hagen, Kathy Monti ple. Many years ago when I ington, Wyoming, Arizona, related to my grandmoth- and Amanda and family had went, their was hardly any North Dakota, Illinois, Idaho er, Marie Anderson. A few a wonderful time on North people on the beaches. and others. The winning piece this year is an acrylic painting titled “Burano!” by Vida Landa from Miles City. Also showing in this year’s juried show are a couple of familiar names, with works currently available at The Gallery, like Caroline Zim- merman from Miles City The winning painting in the ju- with her acrylic painting ried art show currently visiting “Dancing to the Music" and The Gallery in Glendive is called Kate Settle Ruland from ‘Burano!’ and was painted by Broadus with her watercolor Miles City native Vida Landa. “Eatin Dirt”. Other pieces worthy of note because of their unique mediums are: ate a beautifully embossed Regina Quinn’s “poppies” portrait, framed in a 5”x7" and Gavin Herzog’s “Musi- matted greeting card that is cland I” and “Musicland II”. ready to frame or to leave Regina uses a technique as is. You can choose your called encaustic art which color preferences and even uses layers of beeswax and order additional sets of pigments, while Gavin uses 4.25”x5.5” greeting cards. a technique called photo- You can peruse and shop grams which is photography these and more at www.the- without a camera. As Cath- galleryonline.org and in The erine Kimball from Miles Gallery’s Facebook store. City, and showing her acryl- Coming in May is the ic titled “Musing”, says in Metal and Outdoor Art Sale her biography, “Everyone just in time for you to fresh- has something to say and art en your curb appeal. Swing is for everyone”. You are by May 6 for “Give Local all invited to take advantage Day”, an opportunity to sup- of viewing this free showing port causes important to our at the Gallery until April county and our well being, 23rd. from arts and animals to Also featured at The Gal- youth and the Yellowstone. lery are Ruth Radebaugh’s The Gallery is open Tues- and Debbie Gross’ Ukrai- day-Friday, 12:00-4:00 and nian Pysanka eggs. These Saturday 10:00 to 1:00. The intricately designed and Gallery is always looking dyed eggs are available for for active volunteers who purchase and are a must see would like to try their hand (just in time for Easter!) at in-store displays, online A new venture by one of marketing and “minding our favorite volunteer resi- the store”. You can contact dent artists is Russ Parker’s The Gallery at 406-377-3303, Pet Portraits. Send in a pic- [email protected] ture of a beloved pet (yes, and on Facebook. As always, even that one from your The Gallery thanks you for phone!) and Russ will cre- your support. School Page 7Glendive Ranger-Review Sunday, April 1, 2021•Page 7Glendive Local state senator’s extracurricular School districts activity bill nears final passage are able to lower By Jamie Ausk Crisafulli the Montana School Board read the opinion. Ranger-Review Staff Writer Association and the School “This bill proposes to con- Administrators of Montana, tradict that ruling,” Burke some restrictions A bill sponsored by local among others. said, noting that the ruling Sen. Steve. Hinebauch (R - The court ruling in the allows those decisions to be By Stephen Schreibeis SD18)which would prevent Kaptein vs. Conrad Schools, made at a district level. Superintendent of Glendive public school districts from in which parents of a pri- Burke made mention of Public Schools not allowing home school vate school student were another bill in the Montana requesting that the daugh- Legislature, SB72. She said or private school students This week I had the privi- ter be allowed to play sports SB72 allows for students from participating in extra- lege to inform parents and in a district whose policy receiving their education curricular activities in their students on behalf of the allowed for participation by outside of the public schools local district is now headed district of forward momen- full-time students only. be allowed to participate in to the full House. tum as we work through extracurricular activities at SB 157 passed the full Sen- the final quarter of 2021. the discretion of local school ate on a 32-17 vote on Feb. Sen. Steve Hinebauch It goes without saying, 20. After being approved by “This is an idea boards, which would retain areas,” she said. this year has been hard on the House Education Com- local control as expressed Proponents of the bill that this body everyone; anything but ‘nor- mittee with a 11-6 party line by the 1997 ruling. That bill noted that the pandemic has mal’. You didn’t have to look vote March 19, the bill will has been kicking has the support of a few of changed the way many Mon- very far to find someone soon be before the Montana the education organizations Stephen Schreibeis tana families have chosen to around for prob- struggling; stress was high House of Representatives. Burke was representing at educate their children and and grace was light. All of ally lift these restrictions Hinebauch said his bill is ably 20 years, and the SB157 hearing. homeschool numbers are that to say, we’ve made it. while still being cautious in “all about the kids” during “SB72 honors local con- up and added that students I agree with Sen. We are all still here and preventing more students testimony in front of the trol and creates a positive who are not part of a public we aren’t going anywhere, from being quarantined if House Education Commit- Hinebauch, its outcome for public school school classroom should be except onward. there is someone who is tee. districts and non enrolled allowed the opportunity to time has come,” Below you will find new identified as having COVID- “In areas like mine, where school districts alike,” she participate in activities in updates on how GPS is tak- 19. schools are smaller, they are Rep. Jeff Laszloffy, said. the school districts in which ing action. Extracurriculars spread out a long ways, and Dawson County resident their parents pay taxes. HD 22 Quarantines It has been agreed upon they need kids,” Hinebauch Pat Mischel also spoke in “This is an idea that The CDC has changed its that the new policy change said. opposition to SB 157. He said this body has been kick- guidelines on social distanc- for extracurricular activi- He gave Wibaux, a com- as a former school board ing around for probably ing for students. Instead ties that was adopted at the munity he represents, as an member, the language in the 20 years, and I agree with of 6 feet, they are allow- last board meeting will be example. Hinebauch noted bill that requires the prin- Sen. Hinebauch, its time has ing 3 ft. While looking at in effect moving forward. that Wibaux was once a cipal at the school to the come,” stated Jeff Laszlof- our data with quarantines, it The primary change states powerhouse in eight-man verify the academic eligibil- fy, a parent of five children has been decided to use this that visitors coming to our football. Now, “they have a ity of the private or home- who received their educa- guidance for quarantines as extracurricular activities hard time having a six-man school student requesting to tions in public, private and well. We are excited as this “may” wear a mask when team,” he said. “I think non- “In the present case, we participate in extracurricu- home schools. will reduce the number of attending an activity out- public kids could fill some are … unable to conclude lar activities at the school, Dianne Burke, executive students being quarantined side of the school instruc- of these vacancies.” that a private school stu- was something he could not director of the Montana when there is an active tional day. Rep. Rhonda Knudson dent’s interest in participat- support. Quality Education Coalition, case in our schools! Please Being able to share this (R-HD34) testified, saying ing in extracurricular activ- In his closing testimony, voiced opposition to the note: if your student does news brings me hope. I real- school activities are the cen- ities is more important than Hinebauch noted that 22 bill, stating it the issue has get quarantined, they will ize these are small steps ter of the small communi- the School District’s policy states allow students who already been “conclusively receive the same amount of towards what we once knew ties. Without the addition of decisions that, in order to do not attend public schools settled” by a 1997 Montana time to make up any work and took for granted, but homeschool students, some effectively integrate aca- to participate in extracur- Supreme Court ruling. that was given in class dur- progress feels good after of these activities will cease demics and extracurricular riculars, including the large Burke noted she was speak- ing their quarantine (just as months of feeling a little to exists, she said. activities, it needs to restrict majority of western states. ing on behalf of the Mon- any other medical-related stuck. I realize we might be “By opening this up, this participation to those stu- Reach Jamie Ausk Cri- tana Public Education Cen- illness). moving too slow for some, or will allow us to better serve dents who are enrolled in safulli at rreditor@rangerre- ter, a partnership of educa- Recess too fast for others. Myself, those teams in those smaller the public school system,” view.com. tion organizations including The Health Department along with my team, are has agreed to allow us to being very mindful in our change how we do recess. decisions to lift restrictions To keep the spread and to maintain a safe environ- number of quarantines to a ment for our teachers, staff, DCC will host Buccaneer minimum, recess has been and students. As we collect restricted to students just more data, we will continue playing with their class- to take steps towards pre- Day for prospective students mates. Starting on Mon- pandemic times. day, March 29th, Jefferson Thank you to the teach- The Dawson Community “We look forward to meet- and Lincoln will start lift- ers, staff, students, fami- College Enrollment Manage- ing future Buccaneers and ing recess guidelines so that lies, and community for ment Department will host introducing them to life at students can start playing sticking it out and helping Buccaneer Day for prospec- Dawson Community College with another class! We are get us here. Things are look- tive students on Friday, in Glendive,” said Sarah excited to be able to gradu- ing up. April 16. North Wolfe, Interim Dean of All high school seniors, Enrollment. “I want to invite juniors, and parents of pro- anyone who is interested to spective students are invit- come be a Buccaneer for a ed to experience a day in day.” the life of a DCC student on Buccaneer Day is a free Buccaneer Day. This event event, however, anyone includes a campus tour, interested must register classroom experiences, a prior to attending. Students lunchtime student panel, and can register at www.dawson. time to learn about academic edu/visit. and extracurricular program For more information, con- from advisors and coaches. tact Katy Peterson, Direc- Additionally, Buccaneer Day tor of Marketing and Public attendees are entered to win Relations, at 406-377-9444 or a $250 scholarship. [email protected].
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ports Page 8Glendive Ranger-Review S Thursday, April 1, 2021•Page 8Glendive MEET THE BUCS MHSA releases Meet the Bucs is a feature highlighting Dawson Community College athletes “Seth has been a great COVID related “Lauren has a great atti- addition to this roster as tude and is the definition of he transferred in from a team player. She is a very another JUCO. He is a good student and is a lot of team captain, a 4.0 stu- spring sports plans fun to be around.” dent and a great player. – Coach Jim LeProwse He has been one of our By Jamie Ausk Crisafulli of which are class C with best hitters so far this Ranger-Review Staff Writer small teams, which currently season and I am excited puts a limit of three per event Lauren Archie #12 Seth Lucero to see what he does in Last week, the Montana on us. conference play.” High School Association “That makes it difficult for Freshman Sophomore – Coach Sean Repay released its plans for the 2021 bigger teams to get all their Helena, Mont. Arvada, Colo. spring sports season. athletes in events at those 3B/Catcher 6’2” 190-lb. SS, 2B Last year’s spring sports meets,” Temple said. season was canceled because A group of coaches and “Deven has a great atti- “Austin has been great of the coronavirus pandemic. activities directors contacted tude and is kind of the all around for us. He has “As far as the MHSA rules MHSA this week concerning class clown. She loves to not only stepped up and go this year, we are just the issue. have fun and make every- played a bigger part on excited to play,” Dawson Temple said MHSA will one else around her have the pitching staff, but as County High School Tennis allow host schools to apply fun also. She never brings a teammate, leader and Coach Dave Fuqua said in for a waiver to allow more a negative attitude and is student this year. I am an email this week. “We are entires per school for meets having large numbers of always building everyone proud of Austin and all happy we are an outside sport and will not take anything for small Class C or Class B up around her.” the hard work he contin- granted.” teams. – Coach Jim LeProwse ues to pour into himself TENNIS GENERAL RULES Deven Creech #7 Austin DeLaRosa and his teammates.” The MHSA is recommend- Fan attendance at regu- Freshman Sophomore – Coach Sean Repay ing dual meets for tennis. lar-season events should be Billings, Mont. Havre, Mont. If a facility has multiple “determined by the school in 5’6” Ride Side/Setter 6-0, 170-lb. RH Pitcher courts and there is an abil- consultation with their local ity to physically separate health department author- teams while they wait to ity.” compete, and entry and exit According to MHSA, facial plans, multi-team events can coverings “must be worn be held. Common gather- according to local health ing areas for teams and fans department directives, Region XIII tourney is underway aren’t allowed. facility requirements, and/ SOFTBALL or school requirements. If The Mon-Dak Regular sea- The recommendations for there aren’t requirements, son has concluded and the softball are similar. The the MHSA encourages the teams are preparing for the MHSA is encouraging and wearing of face coverings by Region XIII Tournament recommending competitions coaches, players and fans.” starting on Tuesday. The six between two teams at a time, Athletes don’t have to wear NJCAA Division 1 teams in which can include double- a mask when participating in Region XIII will be compet- headers. their event. ing for the championship. At softball games, areas The MHSA listed several The women’s winner will must be designated for home other guidelines, including: get an automatic berth in and visiting fans without any • Practices should be con- the National Tournament common gathering area for ducted in “pods” with the while the men’s winner teams and fans. same players working out to will get to host the District Again, multi-team events limit exposure to the virus. Championship Game with can be held if the complex •Players,coachesandoffi- an automatic berth at stake. has more than one field and cials should wash or sanitize Because of COVID, all of entry and exit to and from the their hands often. the games will be played fields is monitored. • Teams from outside at the higher seed’s home TRACK Montana are not allowed venue this year. For track and field, dual and teams should not leave The top two seeds will get and triangular competitions the Treasure State to com- a bye into the semifinal. are recommended, although pete, unless approved by the The Lady Bucs of DCC fin- multi-team invitationals may MHSA. Temple noted that ished as the #2 seed and be held if approved by the the DCHS track team sought will await the winner of the local county health depart- and received approval from Lake Region at North Dako- ments and guidelines are fol- MHSA to travel to North ta State College of Science lowed. Dakota, Wyoming and South quarterfinal game Tuesday. Top 10 and Top 8 track Dakota. On the other side of the meets will be allowed if • Individuals should main- bracket, #1 seed Miles will approved locally “because tain social distancing on the await the winner of the Bis- the number of participants is field/court when possible. marck State vs. Williston set at 10 or 8 participants per • All individuals need to quarterfinal. The semifinals event.” use their own beverage con- will take place next Thurs- For multi-team track tainer. day, April 1 and the Cham- events, guidelines set by the •Non-essentialpersonnelat pionship on April 5 at the MHSA include five entries events should be limited. higher seed. The Lady Bucs per team per event for 4-10 The MHSA release noted are 18-4 on the season and teams participating, four that postseason formats have won 5 straight. entries per team per event would be “determined after On the men’s side, DCC for 11-20 teams participating review and evaluation of cur- will be preparing for a semi- and three entries per team rent regular-season formats final on Thursday against per event for 20-25 teams and requirements and consid- the winner of the Willis- participating. The maximum erations.” ton at Miles quarterfinal. number of teams that can The spring sports guide- North Dakota State College participate per meet is 25. lines have been established of Science will host the win- The track regulations could based on consultation with ner of the Bismarck at Lake prove very limiting for rural national, state and local Region quarterfinal in the areas of Montana, Head Track experts from the CDC, NFHS other semifinal game. If Coach Tom Temple said. With Sports Medicine Advisory Dawson wins the semifinal several Class C school com- Committee, state and local they will host the Champi- peting in track meets in the health departments and input onship Game on Monday, area, some with very low from state activity associa- April 5. The Region XIII numbers, MHSA rules would tions from across the coun- winner will host the Dis- limit the number of athletes try, according to the release. trict Championship on April that compete in events from Fuqua noted his teams are 10. Last year, the Bucs won larger schools like DCHS. happy to follow rules set out the Region Championship “If we open up our meets to by MHSA, as long as it means and fell one game short of class C or B schools we will they can play tennis this year. Nationals when they lost end up having to leave kids “It’s been such a tough at Indian Hills Communi- out of events because at this year, and it was such a sad ty College in the District point the way MHSA sees it, stoppage to the season last Championship. Dawson is a team is a team, whether year, playing tennis again to 20-2 on the season and have or not it’s Billings West with me is a microcosm of the won 10 straight. 200 kids or Terry with two,” world possibly being put back Temple said. together again,’ Fuqua said. He noted that the bigger Reach Jamie Ausk Crisaful- meetsDCHS attend have li at rreditor@rangerreview. upwards of 25 schools, most com.
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Pag e 9Glendive Ranger-Review Thursday, April 1, 2021•Page 9Glendive Bucs cap historic season with tenth straight win at Bottineau Who Does It? The Dawson Community the Lumberjacks 48-32, and again. Hopefully we can lock College Buccaneers capped with their efficient shooting in defensively and control the a historic regular season by of 49%. boards from the start tomor- beating Dakota College at Dakota College at Bottineau row night.” Bottineau 90-74. It was their was led by Marcus Krenn’s Dawson started the game 10th straight win and brought (6’5 FR Forward) 27 points quickly, burying shot after their record to 20-2 overall. (12-20 FG) and 8 rebounds. shot and went on to shoot 61% A to Z They finished three games Trayvon Barney (5’10 SO from the field and 43% from ahead of second place. Over Guard) added 17 points and 3 point range in the first half. the last two years, the Bucs 11 assists, while Kionne They built up a 12 point lead Directory of are 38-2 vs. Mon-Dak Confer- Layne (6’4 Guard) added 13 with four minutes remain- ence teams. Dawson is the points (3-6 3pt). The Lumber- ing, but DCB hung around by first team in the country to jacks were crippled by their shooting 50% from the field local service providers reach 20 wins in this abbrevi- lack of depth and allowing and 45% from the 3-point line ated season. Dawson to score in transition. with Trayvon Barney scor- Accounting Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Bucs Coach Joe Peter- The Bucs started the season ing 15 and hitting three from Shannon L. May, CPA HOLDEN son shared his excitement, with 9 straight wins before long range. 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Get your Who Does It listed today! 377-3303 • [email protected] griculture Glendive Ranger-Review A Thursday, April 1, 2021•Page 10 Legislation is intended to protect pollinators By Austin Amestoy responding to the aftermath of inspecting the state’s more than Mont. Olsen looked to address the weed- UM Legislative News the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pol- 500 beekeepers and their 260,000 Mark Jensen has been beekeep- spraying issue by working with Service linator Protection Act is focused colonies for three years, and she ing since 1995 and became co-own- Missoula County weed district University of Montana School of on addressing a different global said she believed the last time the er of Smoot Honey in 2007. Today, manager Bryce Christiaens during Journalism crisis: the rapid loss of honeybees Department of Agriculture dealt his company manages 5,000 to 5,500 the drafting of HB 410. Under the and other pollinators critical to with a pesticide complaint from colonies each year. bill, weed management districts Patty Sundberg remembers a farmers, biodiversity and maintain- a beekeeper was 2007. She attri- Unlike Sundberg, who moves must join in pollinator protection time early in her 40-year career ing a stable food supply. Though butes the mostly smooth sailing to her bees to California during the plans with state agencies to ensure in beekeeping when a 5% annual Olsen and Sundberg know the bill work done to improve communica- winter for almond season, Jensen that they re-seed areas sprayed colony loss felt like a big deal. won’t solve the problem on its own, tion and collaboration between bee- purchases new bees by the pound for weeds with pollinator-friendly Now, she said it’s all her company there’s hope from insect experts keepers and farmers, including the each year. In 1995, Jensen said two plants. can do to hold that rate at 20% - and beekeepers that it just might implementation of the “Managed pounds of bees went for about $8 In an interview, Christiaens said though, on bad years, it can swing help keep Montana’s skies and Pollinator Protection Plan” over the when bought in bulk. This year, he the bill is in line with a recent shift even higher. fields abuzz. last decade. That plan set best prac- paid $80 for the same amount. in weed district duties to include In the mid-2000s, word of a fright- tice policies for beekeepers and “I get it, because everyone has providing land and wildlife man- ening trend in bee populations Apiaries and farmers on how and when to apply to make money,” Jensen said in agement support to property own- began circulating in the scientific Agriculture pesticides and where to locate bee a phone call. “At some point, you ers, farmers and ranchers. community: entire colonies of bees HB 410’s specific form is in flux colonies. need the bees, so you just pay what “[HB 410] would be embracing were dying off at stunning rates. as Olsen and Sundberg work with Piccolomini said Montana is right you need to pay and hope that they a more integrated management Dubbed “colony collapse disorder,” opponents of the bill to tweak its in line with nationwide averages make a crop.” approach where you’re focusing some beekeepers were reporting language in the hope of winning for annual colony loss -- about 35%. Jensen attributed the spike to on removing the bad weeds while hive losses as high as 30% to 90% them to their side, but both have She attributed the state’s struggle a number of factors, including focusing on the desirable species during the 2006-2007 winter. The made clear it will do one primary with pollinator decline to a number increased interest in beekeeping, you want out there,” Christiaens news rang alarm bells over the thing: bring Montana’s state agen- of issues, including viruses, loss but noted that decreasing colony said. future of the world’s food supply, cies together to coordinate their of habitat and the introduction of survival rates are contributing, too. Ultimately, Rep. Olsen said a uni- should honeybee and other pollina- pollinator protection efforts. The the bee-killing varroa mite to the Since his operation receives fresh fied approach is the centerpiece of tor populations continue to decline bill asks that state agencies like United States in 1987. bees each season, he doesn’t have her bill, which won’t be voted on -- the United Nations reports that the Department of Transportation, Piccolomini added that she to deal with varroa mites to the in the committee until she finish- three-quarters of the world’s food Department of Agriculture, and believed HB 410’s focus on seeding extreme year-round beekeepers do, es conversations with beekeepers, crops rely on pollination of some others form a “pollinator protec- plants that provide shelter, nutri- but he said they’re still a nuisance farmers, state agencies and weed kind. tion plan” as part of their usual tion and water for pollinators along that requires constant treatment. districts to draft an amendment “When the [colony collapse dis- weed management and re-seeding highways and on state lands would “Eventually, everybody’s taking a that can bring as many stakehold- order] news came out, beekeep- duties. If a plan is formed, those serve as a good starting point for turn having a big loss,” Jensen said. ers to the table as possible. She said ers noticed it sooner than that, but departments will have access to curbing the decline of bees. that amendment will remove the kept thinking, ‘What are we doing state funds to seed plants that are “I think that’s all well and good, A Unified Approach prohibition of neonicotinoid insec- But the core concept of HB 410 wrong?’” said Sundberg, who owns “friendly” to Montana’s native pol- so long as they have a diversity of ticides, which she hopes will bring -- increasing the prevalence of pol- Sunshine Apiary near Columbus, linators, which don’t just include plants blooming in the landscape more agriculture groups on board. linator-friendly plants in the state Mont. “But it’s what’s happening honeybees, but also other bugs, that aren’t all nectar plants, but “We’re really at a crisis point,” -- excites him as much as it does in the environment all over that’s birds, bats and other animals capa- also serve as shelter,” Piccolomini Olsen said, reflecting on the steep Sundberg and Piccolomini. Jensen changing.” ble of spreading pollen. said in an interview. “Just like us, losses of pollinators in recent said his bees rely on plants like The Environmental Protection The bill debuted in the House pollinators need food, water and years. “Even the opposition said clover and alfalfa for forage and Agency reports that annual colony Agriculture Committee on Tuesday, shelter. Creating that in those habi- how important it is to protect pol- nutrition, but increased monocul- loss averaged 39% over the last March 16, where it drew several tats is a great thing for the state to linator habitat. This gives them ture farming and blanket-spraying decade, and Sundberg knows that opponents from agriculture orga- focus on.” another tool in the toolbox.” of weeds along highways has made she and other beekeepers won’t be nizations who expressed concern Austin Amestoy is a reporter with it more difficult for bees to find in business forever unless concert- that it went too far: in its original Pollinator Price War the UM Legislative News Service, According to Statista, Montana that forage. Nationwide efforts ed action is taken. That’s why she form, it would have banned the use a partnership of the University of ranked fourth in the nation in quan- to decrease annual colony loss joined forces with her cousin, Rep. of neonicotinoid insecticides, one Montana School of Journalism, the tity of honey produced in 2019, just through increased habitat and for- Andrea Olsen, D-Missoula, to craft of the most popular methods for Montana Broadcasters Association, behind California and the Dakotas. age would also help keep the price House Bill 410, dubbed the “Pollina- treating seeds against pests in the the Montana Newspaper Associa- One commercial beekeeping opera- of bees down. tor Protection Act.” agriculture industry. tion and the Greater Montana Foun- tion contributing to that effort is “We’ve been kind of hoping for As lawmakers in the 67th Mon- State entomologist Alyssa Picco- dation. He can be reached at austin. Smoot Honey Company in Power, that for years,” Jensen said. tana Legislative Session fixate on lomini has been registering and [email protected]. Dawson FFA participated in career development event in Missoula Dawson FFA recently chapter was represented by ing out districts to judge at the top 5 teams in the contest. attended the state Career three teams and five stu- the state contest. The team The practicums for the indi- GLENDIVE LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Development Event in Mis- dents. consisted of Morganne Van- viduals consisted of 1) Apply- Sale Results For March 26, 2021 soula. The following results were Dyke, Gabe Higbee, Hailey ing a cat muzzle, 2) prepping, 377-2697 939-2960 Dawson FFA was the new- posted and certified. Wolf and Mauri Mickelson. administering an intramus- est/ youngest chapter to com- Horse Judging: Local teams The team judged two hal- cular injection, 3) prepping, BULL Bulk $84.00 to $92.00 pete at CDE days. The local had to be in the top two com- ter classes on conformation, administering a subcutane- Frank Eaton & Sons, Lindsay, 5 Bulls, 1,726 lbs ...... $97.00 showmanship (pattern class), ous injection 4) Restraining a 52 Ranch, Inc., Glendive, 1 Bull, 2,080 lbs ...... $94.00 Hunters under saddle (Eng- cat for a Jugular puncture, 5) C.D. Nelson, Wibaux, 1 Bull, 1,830 lbs ...... $91.00 lish Class), Western Pleasure, Demonstrate a proper tail tie William (Bill) Hecker, Wibaux, 1 Bull, 1,915 lbs ...... $88.50 and Ranch Riding (Pattern on a horse, 6) Demonstrate COW Bulk $61.00 to $68.00 class). They defended their proper surgical prep. The placings by giving reasons on final portion of the contest is Trevor Temple, Glendive, 1 Cow, 1,765 lbs ...... $72.50 halter mares and the ranch individual ID of parasites and Ralph or Jeremy Simonsen, Ismay, 4 Cows, 1,286 lbs ...... $72.00 riding class. ID of tools with a general vet Guldborg Bros., Inc., Brockway, 1 Cow, 1,470 lbs ...... $71.00 “Before we left they had a science knowledge test. The Gary Ingraham, Glendive, 1 Cow, 1,565 lbs ...... $70.00 team problem in which they team members were Gabe Audrey Schieffer, Beach, 1 Cow, 1,175 lbs ...... $69.00 were given a scenario and Higbee, Morganne VanDyke, had to present their diagnosis Cassy Brattain and Mauri C.D. Nelson, Wibaux, 1 Cow, 1,565 lbs ...... $68.00 and solution to the scenario. Mickelsen. Cracker Box Livestock, Glendive, 4 Cows, 1,501 lbs ...... $68.00 They earned 43 points out Overall Team Placing: 16th Nelson Livestock, Co., Wibaux, 1 Cow, 1,740 lbs ...... $68.00 of 50 in this portion of the in the State with 32 teams Barnick, Inc., Glendive, 1 Cow, 1,440 lbs ...... $68.00 contest. The final practicum competing Whoop Creek Co., Glendive, 1 Cow, 1,245 lbs ...... $68.00 in this contest was a gen- Floriculture: This contest HEIFER eral knowledge test on equine is composed of individual production,” the team’s face- practicums and a team activ- Robert Ernster, Savage, 1 Hfr, 360 lbs ...... $165.00 book post noted. ity which consisted of a team Travis Bakken, Wibaux, 4 Hfrs, 565 lbs ...... $147.00 The team’s over placing activity where the students Voss Ranch, Inc., Circle, 14 Hfrs, 568 lbs ...... $146.00 was 9th in the state. had to make a gender reveal Todd Sherman, Culbertson, 3 Hfrs, 617 lbs ...... $137.50 Individual Placings: box using candy and flowers. Frank Sherman, Culbertson, 3 Hfrs, 649 lbs ...... $134.50 VanDyke, 5th (only 14 Students had a budget that STEER points out of 1st and a trip they had to work from and to National Convention as an a price list for all the items Paul Gebhardt, Brockway, 15 Strs, 472 lbs ...... $185.50 individual.) that could be used. n this Travis Bakken, Wibaux, 3 Strs, 528 lbs ...... $169.00 Vet Science: This contest is activity they had to use candy Todd Sherman, Culbertson, 6 Strs, 602 lbs ...... $155.00 composed of individual pract- to make a bouquet, decorate Theresa Haynie, Circle, 6 Strs. 674 lbs ...... $147.50 icums and a team activity a reveal box, and a corsage Theresa Haynie, Circle, 11 Strs, 674 lbs ...... $139.00 which consisted of catching, for mom. Steve Thoeny, Rosebud, 11 Strs, 760 lbs ...... $139.00 vaccinating, taking vitals, The team scored 460 out of overall health evaluation of 500 points. The individual David Clarin, Sentinel Butte, 11 Strs, 875 lbs...... $130.00 a 45 pound lamb and then practicums were 1) Floral recording all data - the team Arrangement, 2) Transplant- Friday, April 2: Regular Sale earned a score of 364 out of ing and potting succulents, Friday, April 9: Regular Sale & Feeder Calf Special 400 points and had a higher 3) Individual wrist corsage, team activity score of any of and a general knowledge test on tools, plant disorders, gen- eral plant science and horti- culture as well as chemical and pests. Overall Team Placing: Tied for 10th in the state out of 23 teams competing Individual Placings (75 Individuals competed): Brat- tain 12th, Higbee 16th Classifieds 406-377-3303•[email protected]•rangerreview.com GlendiveRanger-Review Thursday,April1,2021•Page11
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Audrey Ceane, Talli DeSaye, tol Ackerman, Harlow Buck- The focus is on the text Jesus’ resurrection from Bailey Gullberg, Quincy ley, Brayleigh Burley, Sofia in Mark 15 of the events the dead is confirmation Haidle, Stori Murphy, Echo Eaton, Tasha Gallup, Audi leading to the crucifixion of that He is the Messiah that Nemitz, Ellie Olson, Piper Gilbertson, Bella Johnson, Jesus who met with strong was promised to the Jewish Unruh Abby Joliffe, Jentry Rilley, opposition by the Jewish people. PETITE: Sawyer Smith, Adison Stein- authorities. Because of God’s love Overall Solo: “Bare Neces- bron, Brooklyn Weber, Sofia Jesus’ arrest, trials and for mankind, shown by His sities” Klaire Nemitz Williamson crucifixion broke a number grace and mercy, He sacri- Overall Duo/Trio: “Boogie 6th: “Mack The Knife” of regulations of Judaism. ficed His Only Begotten Son Shoes” Macy Rau, Klaire Brooklyn Ackerman, Chero- Eyewitness testimony to redeem mankind. Nemitz kee Behner, Kenadee Crock- plus many verses state that Please join us at the UCC/ Overall Petite Large Group: et, Siena Gambee, Isabella Jesus was raised from the Congregational Church 2nd: “What The World Gilbertson, Olivia Haidle, dead: 1 Thessalonians 1:9 at noon this Friday or on Needs Now” Claire Barnick, Rebekah Miller, Maysa Mur- They tell how you turned KXGN radio 1400 AM at Natalie Brubaker, Brienna phy, Ora Neves, Rebecca Rit- to God from idols to serve 12:05 p.m. Burley, Willow Buxbaum, tal, Venice Torres Claire Clements, Ashlynn Teen Enter, Lydia Gambee, Klaire 3rd: “Lost” Emma Buckley Nemitz, Lydia Oellermann, 4th: “I Will Survive” Tiaw- Macy Rau, Mazie Scheetz, na Kinn Ellinor Schultz, Mariah Stein- 6th: “Break My Stride” Unemployment rate bron Sari Murphy 3rd: “ Sea Cruise” Nata- 7th: “Remember” Alyssa lie Brubaker, Brienna Burley, Reynolds drops in Montana Willow Buxbaum, Claire Cle- 9th: “Let’s Be Bad” Klaire ments, Ti’Ana Harvey, Lydia Snideman Gambee, Klaire Nemitz, Teen Duo/Trio: 4th overall Montana’s unemployment a trade. The funding level Lydia Oellermann, Macy Rau, “Beautiful Thing” Sari Mur- rate dropped in February to will support as many as 1,000 Mazie Scheetz, Ellinor Schul- phy, Alyssa Reynolds 3.9%, after falling to 4.0% in scholarships annually. Under tz, Mariah Steinbron Overall Teen Large Group: January. The unemployment the program, employers and Junior “America’s Sweetheart” Emi- rate for the U.S. was 6.2% in employees can decide on Overall Junior Solo: “For- lie Baker, Molly Basta, Ramey February. training that is best for the get About The Boy” Bella Coon, Tiawna Kinn, Sari Mur- “Montana’s unemployment business and the employee. Thompson-Wynia phy, Lily Olmstead, Ellie Peo- rate continues its downward “Expanding trades educa- 2nd: “Evil Like Me” Maysa ples, Madison Ralston, Alyssa trend, but too many of our tion in Montana and empow- Murphy Reynolds, Klairah Snideman, businesses are struggling ering our workforce are crit- 3rd: “ I Love Me” Allie Alena Vogele to find workers,” Governor ical. I look forward to this Photo courtesy of Michaela Murphy Wade Senior Greg Gianforte said. “Get- bill getting across the finish Venice Torres and Maysa Murphy performed ‘Say My Name’ and fin- 4th: “Get Back Up Again” 2nd: “Heart Cry” Grace ting Montanans back to work line and to my desk,” Gover- ished as the Overall Junior Duo/Trio. Julia Gramm Peoples in good-paying jobs and nor Gianforte said. 5th: “Sold” Sofia Eaton 3rd: “Mr. Blue Sky” Ramey improving access to trades Total employment in Feb- Coon education and apprentice- ruary fell by 965, and the The 2021 Badlands Crown- Overall Solo 8 and under : “I 8th: “Music Music Music” 4th: “Ain’t Nothing Wrong” ships are top priorities as we labor force shrank by 1,521 ing Stars Dance Competition: Enjoy Being a Girl” Ellinor Sawyer Smith Abby Barnick get Montana open for busi- workers. Total employment was held in Glendive March Schultz Overall Junior Duo/Trio: Overall Senior Duo/Trio: ness.” includes payroll, agricultur- 20-21. Overall Solo 9 and up: “Say My Name” Maysa Mur- “Wu Tang” Ramey Coon, Governor Gianforte has al, and self-employed work- Following are the results “Choo Choo Chaboogie” Alys- phy, Venice Torres Alena Vogele worked with the legislature to ers. for the LaDonna’s School of sa Ryan Overall Junior Large Group: Overall Senior Large address the growing skilled After updating Janu- Dance studio: Overall duo/trio 8 and “500 Miles” Kenadee Crocket, Group: “Diable Rojo” danc- labor shortage in Montana by ary’s preliminary estimates, Novice under: “Dancing In The Siena Gambee, Isabella Gilb- ertson, Julia Gramm, Aubrey ers include: Emilie Baker, creating the Montana Trades payroll employment was Hurbes, Peyton Lab, Dani- Abby Barnick, Ramey Coon, Education Credit (M-TEC). A unchanged in February, elle Linder, Rebekah Miller, Sari Murphy, Lily Olm- central element of the gover- remaining at 477,700 jobs. Maysa Murphy, Ora Neves, stead, Grace Peoples, Madi- nor’s Roadmap to the Mon- The manufacturing and Lili Schultz, Venice Torres, son Ralston, Mataya Tipton, tana Comeback budget, the accommodation and food ser- Allie Wade Alena Vogele bill, H.B. 252, provides $1 vices industries each added 2nd: “Lip Gloss” Bris- Miss Petite: Klaire Nemitz million per year in 50-per- 500 jobs, which were offset tol Ackerman, Ava Amsler, Miss Junior: Bella Thomp- cent credits to businesses by job losses in construction Emily Behner, Harlow Buck- son-Wynia for their employees to learn and financial activities. ley, Brayleigh Burley, Sophia Davidson, Sofia Eaton, Audri Gilbertson, Ariane Hoff, Maysa Murphy, Jentry Rilley, Lili Schultz, Brooklyn Weber 3rd: “Free” Kinnsie Baker,
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